Field Operations Team Leader - Forrestdale, WA, Australia

Field Operations Team Leader (Streetlights and Hi-Loads) – Forrestdale – Permanent

Join Western Power's Asset Operations team and provide leadership of operational teams through the effective management of resources, finances, plant and equipment. In this role, you will lead the delivery of streetlight maintenance, fault response and high loads activities, ensuring operational works programs are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational targets, budgets and customer expectations.

Your Role in Action

Lead the delivery of Streetlight and High Loads operational services, providing leadership across field-based teams while managing resources, budgets, works programs, safety performance and operational outcomes.

• Provide operational leadership and ensure the right levels of trained resources are available to meet operational needs.

• Manage the efficient and effective use of resources, plant, and equipment, to achieve both short- and long-term operational cost-effective work program and work-stream deliverables & KPIs.

• Accountable to provide a safe work environment and enhance employee and contractor Occupational Health and Safety adherence.

• Accountable for ensuring allocated work and projects are programmed to achieve deadlines through optimum use of resources to achieve improved operational efficiencies.

• Accountable for maintaining expenditure within cost estimates and assigned budgets.

• Provide technical guidance and coaching of teams to build strong, direct relationships and internal skills.

• Manage the delivery of operational services by cascading the delivery of the works program strategy into effective operational plans to executed work.

• Accountable for the performance of the field operational and fleet teams and for taking direct corrective actions where required.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing large operational field teams in a complex environment.

• Strong industry experience in transmission and/or distribution construction and operations field practices and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver work programs against operational targets, service levels and deadlines.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, expenditure and cost-effective operational outcomes.

• Proven people leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to motivate and lead successful teams.

• Proven ability to manage health, safety and environmental outcomes while maintaining a strong field presence and engagement with frontline crews.

• Qualifications

• A relevant Trade Qualification, diploma or tertiary qualification.

• Valid WA Driver's Licence Class C or C-A.

• Desirable

• Trade background as a Linesperson or similar operational field experience is desirable.

• Leadership or management qualifications are desirable.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  

• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 

• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 

• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 

• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 

• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   

• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 29 October 2026

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our  and